IT Student Services

The Office of Information Technology (IT) provides comprehensive IT student services for a variety of technology needs including: user accounts, ID cards, online systems, wired and wireless networks, email, computer labs, phones, equipment loans, classroom technology, multimedia production, and more.

Student Email (GMAIL)

All 欧美视频 students will be given a 欧美视频 email account; you will receive this information from the Office of Admissions in your acceptance packet. Additionally, your e-mail address is listed in your profile section on myNU.

欧美视频 uses e-mail as an official method of communication. Students are responsible for checking their University e-mail regularly. Official 欧美视频 e-mails may be sent by faculty and staff.

欧美视频 instructors may set guidelines in the classroom defining how students use email in their course. The disciplinary rules for e-mail may be found in

Student Code of Conduct
RESNET Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Policy

欧美视频 student email accounts are generated and purged automatically based on enrollment status.聽 Students will keep their account for two semesters after their withdrawal or graduation, after which they will be purged.聽 Once purged, accounts cannot be created again unless the student enrolls at 欧美视频.

Additional IT Student Services

Google Drive

Google Drive allows students to access their files in the cloud on campus, in the residence halls, off-campus, and on mobile devices. 聽Pretty much anywhere!聽 Once logged into your mail, click the Google apps and select the 鈥淒rive鈥� app.

myNU

myNU聽is a system that offers personalized content to NU students, carefully selected and organized links, and many other useful services. The system鈥檚 main function is to bring all of the useful content to our students in an efficient and organized website. It also facilitates efficient communication with our students through its messaging system.

Personalized content
Well-organized links for services and information on campus
Your current schedule
Emergency announcements such as closings
Online directory for faculty and staff
Registration for events
The latest news, events and announcements
Much, much, more!

The student user name is a small 鈥渟鈥� followed by your complete seven digit student number. (Example: Student number = 0034567 then Username = s0034567.)

Due to security reasons, we cannot supply you with your existing password.

Yes! Always use the logout function located in the upper right area of the website. This makes sure that no one else can see your personal data. Also, you should close the Web browser after you logout, especially if you are accessing myNU from the labs. This rule of thumb goes for all Web-based services where your personal data is used.

On the upper-right of the myNU page, you鈥檒l see the 鈥楥hange Password鈥� link. Just click on that and enter your new password in the form provided.

No, the username will be the same throughout your academic life at NU. You can change you password.

Yes, myNU has a feature that allows different departments on campus to contact students with important information and notices called banners. Emergency information such as closings and delays will be listed on your myNU homepage.

Canvas (Learning Management System)

Canvas is NU鈥檚 online application that allows students to access their class materials and submit online assignments.

Network Information

The Residential Network Program (ResNet) is a cooperative endeavor between students (Participants) and the professional staff of Information Technology. To make the network as useful, accessible, and effective as possible, there are certain expectations and rules for Participants.
Dorm rooms on the NU campus, including the student apartments, are wired to our high-speed local area network.
The primary purpose of the ResNet is to support NU students in their academic needs. Compromised computers are a danger to other computers on the network and the network itself.
All Students sign the ResNET Policy.

ResNET Policy »

Phone Information

Dialing Instructions for on-campus.

Dial 9 + 1 + Ten Digit Number. 聽 i.e. 917162867300 (Refer to your telephone directory for a listing of local exchanges)

欧美视频 instructors may set guidelines in the classroom defining how students use email in their course. The disciplinary rules for e-mail may be found in

Student Code of Conduct
RESNET Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Policy

Dial 9 + your calling card toll free number

Dial 9 + Number

Dial the 4-digit Extension

To contact Campus Safety, call 716.286.8111 or Ext. 8111 from an on-campus phone (calls may be recorded).

Cable Television

Students, faculty and staff can watch live TV on their mobile devices with Spectrum U. Download the app and connect to PurpleHaze to access available services.